Question

The better the grades elizabeth receives in school, the better paying job she is likely to get". in this example grades are the ____________ variable and occupational income is the _____________ variable.

Answer 1

Answer: grades are independent variables while occupational income is a dependent variable.

A dependent variable is a variable being tested and measured which is the occupational income.

An independent variable is the one that is changed or controlled to test the effects on the dependent variable (income). In this case, the grades of Elizabeth.

The better the grades Elizabeth receives in school, the better paying job she is likely to get.